Brighton pizzeria Fatto a Mano named among Europe's best 50 pizzas

Local success story makes European waves

It's a proud moment for Brighton's food scene: Fatto a Mano, the much-loved pizzeria that started on Preston Circus a decade ago, has been recognised among the finest pizza makers in Europe.

The restaurant placed 23rd in the 2026 ranking compiled by travel website Enjoy Travel, which considered customer reviews, local food enthusiasts' opinions and various quality factors including ingredients, technique, atmosphere and reputation.

From humble beginnings to European recognition

Fatto a Mano began its journey in 2015 at its Preston Circus location on London Road and has since grown into a thriving local business. The pizzeria now operates three restaurants across Brighton and Hove: the original Preston Circus site, a North Laine branch on Gloucester Road, and another on Church Road in Hove. The success has also led to expansion beyond Brighton, with several venues now operating in London.

Enjoy Travel described Fatto a Mano as "one of the UK's best pizza restaurants outside London" and praised its commitment to authentic Neapolitan pizza-making. The website highlighted the restaurant's use of wood-fired ovens, imported Italian ingredients and carefully crafted dough that undergoes slow fermentation.

Authentic craft behind every pizza

The attention to detail is evident in how Fatto a Mano prepares its pizzas. Fresh dough is made daily using Italian 00 flour, salt, water and yeast, then left to prove for at least 24 hours. Each pizza is cooked at approximately 450°C for no more than 90 seconds in the traditional Neapolitan style, ensuring that perfect balance of crispy crust and authentic flavour.

According to Enjoy Travel's description, this dedication to quality has resulted in "not just a stunning pizza, but the fact that Fatto a Mano have managed to expand from their originally humble base in Brighton and open up several more venues along the south coast, showing that people crave real, authentic pizza when done right."

Celebrating ten years of success

The recognition comes as Fatto a Mano celebrates its tenth anniversary in 2025. The restaurant has garnered multiple awards throughout its time operating in Brighton and beyond, establishing itself as a cornerstone of the city's food culture.

A spokesman for Fatto a Mano expressed their delight at the European recognition, saying: "We're thrilled to see that Fatto a Mano has been named one of the 50 best pizzas in Europe. From our original community in Brighton to our pizzerias in the London food scene, this one means a lot."

For Brighton residents and visitors seeking authentic Italian pizza, Fatto a Mano's European recognition is a testament to the quality that's been available right on our doorstep for the past decade.

Source: Brighton pizzeria named among 'best 50 pizzas in Europe' in new list